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Aug. 1833. 



the open plain, and fears neither dog nor man. If a dog 

 is urged to the attack, its courage is instantly checked by 

 a few drops of the fetid oil, which brings on violent sick- 

 ness and running at the nose. Whatever is once polluted 

 by it, is for ever useless. Azara says the smell can be 

 perceived at a league distant; more than once, when en- 

 tering the harbour of Monte Video, the wind being off 

 shore, we have perceived the odour on board the Beagle. 

 Certain it is, that every animal most willingly makes room 

 for the Zorillo. 



